Phila. Fed Boss Says US Economy Is In Long-Term Recovery
Charles Plosser, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, admitted that December's jobs number was a disappointment, but he says the long-term trend is positive
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Charles Plosser, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, admitted that December's jobs number was a disappointment, but he says the long-term trend is positive
Breakdowns of elevators and escalators are a constant annoyance for Patco riders.
A new Jersey state senate panel has given its approval for Governor Christie's nomination of DRPA chief John Matheussen to be a Superior Court judge.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says it has already spent half its winter weather budget, but promises it will be business-as-usual no matter what the rest of the season brings.
Hesh's, a popular bakery in the Rhawnhurst section of Philadelphia, has closed abruptly.
Bill Ross, executive director of the Newspaper Guild, which represents newsroom workers, says the "company appears to be gridlocked."
A spokeswoman for the Philadelphia Department of L&I says the firm that owns the building at 2145 Locust Street has been cited for allowing an unsafe condition at the building.
Currently, owners of rental properties must apply for an annual rental license but are not required to submit proof that the fire escape has been inspected.
Customers and employees at the Atlantic Club Casino Hotel spent a last few hours Sunday at the casino, which closes just after midnight.
More than two dozen local businesses are graduating from a Goldman Sachs program designed to help them raise their profit and make more local hires.
"I want to start a program, whether it be a nonprofit or through a foundation, that is geared toward youth education through the means of storytelling," said Cory Dulaney (in white sweater).
One local store that sells products to help pedestrians navigate icy sidewalks has had to replenish its stock.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has granted a temporary waiver of hauling restrictions for home heating oil suppliers that are having difficulty keeping up with demand in this bitter winter weather.
The pipeline plan had pitted business and labor unions against environmentalists.
More than 7,000 lacrosse enthusiasts from around the country, in Philadelphia for a national convention, are learning about a new device designed to signal a bad hit to the head.
